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Is Resignation the only answer??
Posted by: momthenurse
Date: 7/28/2006 12:03:44 PM
After a year and a half I have become extremely exhausted and less tolerant of a boss who in my observation has a serious personality disorder. Mood swings are rampant, with periods of tantrums expressing high pressure job and the fact she has f-----g idiots working for her! If you are ill you better not call in sick or she will find something to write you up on. We don't take vacation or breaks and she is proteted by the union. This is only a sample of her behavior. She constantly states we are talking behind her back and we are risking being terminated because our cost of living raise that was recently authorized by the union will ruin her budget. My co-worker and I are professionals and we love the type of work we do but dealing with this behavior everyday has become very difficult. We are dedicated and always go the extra mile. There are never kind words only critical remarks. We would love to stay and make this work but is this situation workable? Thanks you for any comments!
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gary |
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8/1/2006 8:02:00 AM |
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From your description, the situation does not look workable. Start looking into your next career position. Gary -Badbossology.com Co-Founder |
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buddy |
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8/2/2006 10:16:00 PM |
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reply from: buddy
as I have been noting in several threads since signing on with this great web site, I have had to deal with a "manager" who is absolutely horrendous to work with at times, sometimes much like you describe with your situation. it's a rare occasion when he says something positive or lifts one up, but can find negative happenings in the blink of the proverbial eye. the way i deal with it is through sheer stubborness and a hell-bent attitude of not letting someone run me off from a job that i truly love when not dealing with such mess. I have been on this job 20-to-30 years and still like it like a 15-year-old. So to have someone "get to me" and just cause pure hell would go against my--yes, "pride" in trying to help others in what I do. I am a writer and I like bringing cheer and good stories to our readers. I am not about to let someone who causes so much grief force me to call it quits or say "enough is enough." Granted, it's extremely tough and frustrating because the "manager" that I have to deal with under such circumstances has precious little compassion for co-workers most of the time. There are rare moments when he does and they're practically a cause for wanting to go out and get toilet-hugging drunk for the weekend. In your case, it sounds like a no-win situation, so maybe looking for another job would be in your best interest. I hope for the best in your quest for much more harmony in the workplace. Everyone deserves that, to be sure. |
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disaffected |
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8/17/2006 1:21:00 PM |
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i completely understand your situation. everyone at my company is suffering under the type of tyrrany. i dont know what to do. there are laws protecting workers for sexual harassment, religous dicrimination as well as other valid things. however, there is nothing protecting employees from the everyday abuse at the hands of professionally or mentally incompetant supervisors. it's a horrible situation. |
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momthenurse |
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8/18/2006 7:07:00 PM |
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Dear Disaffected,
Thank you for your reply. I have now
confronted my boss and I feel a great pressure off of my shoulders. I came into work and my boss was out of control over issues that I am not involved nor can change. I had had it!
I firmly asked to speak with her in her office. I broke down and cried because it was such an emotional situation. I told her I was tired of her anger and how she treated myself and others. I pointed out specific examples and told her I respected her hard work and all that she has achieved but this does not give rights to use, abuse and treat others as trash. She did apologize and has in some ways tried to justify her behaviors. I will continue to point out her anger and abuse as it comes up.
I will no longer take the abuse and no matter what happens I at least have my self dignity intact. I am a professional and I will no longer take
abuse. As another blogger pointed out we all deserve harmony in the workplace.
momthenurse |
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